Panasonic Kx Fp215 Operating Instruction Manual

8. Programmable Features
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Setting flash time{#}{7}{2}The flash time depends on your telephone exchange or host PBX.
{1} “700ms” (default)
{2} “600ms”
{3} “400ms”
{4} “300ms”
{5} “250ms”
{6} “110ms”
{7} “100ms”
{8} “90ms”
Note:
LIf the unit is connected via a PBX, this setting may need to be 
changed in order for PBX functions (transferring a call, etc.) to 
work correctly. Consult your PBX supplier for the correct 
setting.
Setting the Caller ID 
number auto edit 
feature{#}{7}{5}{0} “OFF”
{1} “ON”...

9. Help
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9Help
9.1 Error messages – Reports
If a problem occurs during fax transmission or reception, one of the following messages will be printed on the 
confirmation and journal reports (page 23).
MessageCodeCause & Solution
COMMUNICATION ERROR40-42 
46-72 
FFLA transmission or reception error occurred. Try 
again or check with the other party.
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44LA line problem occurred. Connect the telephone line 
cord to a different jack and try...

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9.2 Error messages – Display
If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display.
DisplayCause & Solution
“BACK COVER OPEN”LThe back cover is open. Close the back cover firmly.
“CALL SERVICE”LThere is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel.
“CHECK DOCUMENT”LThe document was not fed into the unit properly. Re-insert the document. If 
misfeeding occurs frequently, clean...

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Troublesh ooting
9.3 When a function does not work, check here
9.3.1 Initial settings
“MODEM ERROR”LThere is something wrong with the unit’s modem. Contact our service 
personnel.
“NO FAX REPLY”LThe other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try 
again.
“OPEN CABINET CHECK FILM 
SLACK”
“OPEN CABINET CHECK FILM 
TYPE”LPlease use genuine Panasonic replacement film (page 8).
LThe ink film is slack. Tighten it...

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9.3.2 General
ProblemCause & Solution
The unit displays “PAPER 
JAMMED” even though paper 
is installed.LYou forced the recording paper into the paper tray too strongly. Remove all 
of the installed paper, and re-install it gently.
The unit displays “CHECK 
PAPER” even though paper is 
inserted.LThe paper is inserted halfway. Insert it correctly (page 50) and press {SET} 
to clear the message.
The other party complains 
they only hear...

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9.3.3 Fax – sending
9.3.4 Fax – receiving
ProblemCause & Solution
I cannot send documents.LThe other party’s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper. Try 
again.
LThe other party’s machine is not a fax machine. Check with the other party.
LThe other party’s fax machine failed to answer the fax automatically. Send 
the fax manually (page 23).
LThe memory is full of received documents and the quick scan (feature #34 
on...

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9.3.5 Copying
A blank sheet is ejected.LIf a blank sheet is ejected after the received document is printed out, the 
size of the document sent by the other party is as large as, or larger than, 
the recording paper, and the receiving reduction rate is not programmed 
correctly. Program the proper rate in feature #36 (page 39).
LThe other party placed the document in their fax machine facing the wrong 
way. Check with the other party....

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9.3.6 Answering machine
9.3.7 If a power failure occurs
LThe unit will not function.
LThe unit is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the power fails. Alternative arrangements 
should be made for access to emergency services.
LFax transmission and reception will be interrupted.
LIf delayed transmission (feature #25 on page 38) is programmed and a power failure prevents the document from 
being sent at the set time,...

10. Maintenance
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10 Maintena nce Jams
10.1 Recording paper jams
10.1.1 When the recording paper has 
jammed in the unit
The display will show the following.
PAPER JAMMED
Important:
LRemove the recording paper, then remove the 
paper tray beforehand, otherwise the paper may 
misfeed or jam.
1Open the front cover (1), push the green button 
(2), then open the back cover (3).
2Remove the jammed recording paper (4).
3Turn the blue gear (5) in the direction of the arrow 
until the ink film is tight (6) and...

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4Close the back cover securely by pushing down on 
the dotted area at both ends (8), then close the 
front cover securely (9).
5Install the paper tray (page 12), then insert the 
recording paper gently (page 13).
10.1.2 When the recording paper was not 
fed into the unit properly
The display will show the following.
CHECK PAPER
Remove the recording paper and straighten. Insert the 
paper, then press {SET} to clear the message.
10.2 Document jams
1Open the front cover. Remove the jammed...